From NBA Stardom to Sobriety: Chris Herren on Overcoming Drugs, Alcohol, and Addiction

In this powerful episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast, we sit down with Chris Herren, former NBA player and recovery advocate, to discuss the critical issues of substance abuse and addiction among young athletes. Chris shares his personal journey, offers invaluable advice for parents and players, and provides insights into current trends in youth substance use. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in youth sports or concerned about addiction prevention.

⏱️Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction and background on Chris Herren
2:29 Chris joins the podcast and shares a fun anecdote
3:51 Current trends in youth substance use
5:31 Supporting family members struggling with addiction
8:07 Advice for parents on preventing substance abuse
11:13 Chris's experience with addiction during his NBA career
14:58 Chris's vision for addressing the drug problem in the US
17:03 The importance of wellness education in schools
20:03 Chris's personal wellness routine for maintaining sobriety
21:51 Chris's future plans and ongoing recovery journey
23:00 Chris's favorite movies and TV shows
24:43 Where to find Chris Herren and his resources

📌Key Topics:

✅Youth substance abuse trends
✅Addiction prevention strategies for parents and athletes
✅The importance of early intervention and wellness education
✅Personal experiences with addiction in professional sports
✅Recovery and maintaining sobriety
✅Resources for those struggling with substance use disorder

🗒️About Chris:

Chris Herren is a former NBA player and high school basketball legend from Fall River, Massachusetts, whose promising career was derailed by substance abuse. After scoring over 2,000 points in high school and being named a McDonald's All-American, Herren played college basketball at Boston College and Fresno State before being drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1999. He later fulfilled his dream of playing for his hometown Boston Celtics, but his struggles with addiction continued throughout his professional career, which included stints in several countries. After achieving sobriety, Chris has dedicated his life to sharing his story and helping others overcome addiction. He founded Herren Talks, Herren Project, and Herren Wellness to provide education, support, and treatment for those affected by substance use disorder

🔗Connect with Chris:

Website | https://herrentalks.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/herrentalks...
Twitter |   / herrentalks  
Facebook |   / herrentalks  
Website | https://chrisherren.com/
Instagram |   / c_herren_  
Twitter |   / c_herren  
Facebook |   / chrisherren24  

🔗 Connect with Cory:

Website | https://www.prepathletics.com
Twitter |   / prep_athletics  
Instagram |   / prep.athletics  
Facebook |   / prepathletics  
Email | [email protected]
Phone | 859-317-1166

🔖 Subscribe to the PREP Athletics Podcast:

iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6CAKbXF...
Amazon | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c3... #AmazonMusic

🏀About Us:

PREP Athletics is your trusted partner in navigating the prep school journey for your family. With over a decade of experience, I've successfully placed players in top prep schools, leveraging my own post-grad year experience and deep family ties to the world of prep school and professional basketball. Our mission is to guide you through the decision-making process, ensuring if prep school is the right path for you, we find the perfect fit to achieve your academic and athletic aspirations.

👉 Subscribe for insights, tips, and success stories in prep school athletics.

Let's Connect & Explore How PREP Athletics Can Support Your Journey:

Website: PREPAthletics.com
Call Us: (859) 317-1166
Email: [email protected]
Follow Us on Instagram:   / prep.athletics  
Tweet Us:   / prep_athletics  
Like Us on Facebook:   / prepathletics  
Connect on LinkedIn:   / prep-athletics  
Watch Us on TikTok:   / prep_athletics  

#PrepSchool #AthleticRecruitment #StudentAthlete #BasketballTraining #CollegePrep #AcademicExcellence #SportsScholarships

Image Attributions:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J...